Hakuhō Shō

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1. When was Hakuhō Shō born?March 11, 1985
2. Where was Hakuhō Shō born?Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
3. What nationality was Hakuhō Shō?Mongolian-born Japanese
4. What is the sport?Professional sumo wrestling
5. What is the career?2001-2021
6. Who is Hakuhō Shō?He is a famous sumo wrestler from Mongolia who became the greatest in the sport. He started his career in 2001 and reached the top rank of yokozuna in 2007.

Rikishi: A professional sumo wrestler, embodying strength, discipline, and tradition.
Makuuchi: The premier division in professional sumo, comprising the sport's elite competitors.
Yokozuna: The highest rank in sumo, representing a grand champion with exceptional skill, integrity, and dignity.
Yūshō: The Japanese term for a tournament championship, a coveted title in professional sumo.